Oncology Week 10 Flashcards
1
Q
Tumour Development & Growth
A
Transformation
Growth of transformed cells
Invasion of tumor cells into the
surrounding tissues
Metastasis of tumor cells to distant
sites
2
Q
- Transformation
Benign
A
Mostly well differentiated, resemble the cell from which they originated
3
Q
Malignant - transformation
A
4
Q
Anaplasia
A
loss of structural & functional differentiation of normal cells. These cells changes are not reversible in nature. Anaplasia are characteristics of cancerous tumours.
5
Q
Well differentiated neoplasm
A
Resembles mature cells of tissue of origin
6
Q
Poorly differentiated neoplasm
A
Composed of primitive cells with little
differentiation
7
Q
Unequivocal sign of malignancy
A
- Lymphatic
– Hematogenous
– Seeding of body cavities
8
Q
Benign vs. Malignant Tumors
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